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What Becomes of the Brokenhearted: Jimmy Ruffin

Jimmy Ruffin, the crooner who was a staple in Motown for decades, has passed away at the age of 78.

Ruffin reached legendary Motown status in 1966 with his hit “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” … and had incredible staying power, hitting the Top 10 yet again with “Hold On To My Love” in 1980.

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3 Comments on “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted: Jimmy Ruffin”

  2. Hedley Says:

    November 20, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    I dunno, Jimmy, the Ruffin that didn’t date Tammi Terrell. That was, of course David, he of Temptations fame.
    Both up from Mississippi to find fame and fortune (for a while) in Detroit

    • katry Says:

      November 20, 2014 at 3:25 pm

      MDH,
      I imagine not only did both of them come from Mississippi but from the same mother. David was his brother!


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